LITTLE ROCK — Steven Frye, a technician for McKee Foods Transportation, won the Arkansas Trailer Technician Championship held July 14 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. The event is hosted by the Arkansas Trucking Association.
Frye, who earned the most cumulative points, was one of 20 trailer technicians to compete in the eight technical classes and a written exam.
Frye, a master ASE Truck and Advanced ASE L2 technician, has worked for McKee Foods Transportation for 6 years and has served the industry for more than eight years. He resides in Decatur with his wife Julie Thoa, daughters Olivia and Mallissa, stepson Johnathan Vang and stepdaughter Vivienne Vang.
McKee Foods Transportation brought a strong team to the competition, winning the technician team award. Frye's colleague, Eric Rusk, won the grand champion title in the truck technician division.
"These professionals are knowledgeable of industry regulations and are experts on what it takes to run the machines that move Arkansas' freight safely. This competition is our opportunity to recognize and celebrate that knowledge and expertise," said Shannon Newton, president of the Arkansas Trucking Association. "Steven's performance and that of the entire McKee Foods Transportation technician team represent our industry's continual commitment to safety, equipment knowledge and professionalism," Newton continued.
For a list of all the Arkansas Technician Championship winners, go to arkansastrucking.com.
About ATA
The Arkansas Trucking Association's mission is to advance the Arkansas trucking industry's efficiency, productivity and safety. ATA's membership is made up of approximately 300 trucking companies, private carrier fleets and industry suppliers. Members range from self-employed owner operators to some of the nation's largest freight and logistics companies. The association provides a range of member services and represents the collective interests of the Arkansas trucking industry to members, state and federal government and regulatory agencies and the general public. The ATA has continuously served the Arkansas trucking industry in this capacity since its incorporation in 1932.
General News on 08/02/2017